Entertainment Alternatives in Newark, NJ

The Newark Museum is New Jersey's largest museum, and provides unforgettable experiences in the arts and sciences with outstanding collections, exhibitions, programs and educational resources. The Museum presents 80 galleries, the Alice and Leonard Dreyfuss Planetarium, Mini Zoo and the Dynamic Earth gallery, that features 5,000 square feet of exhibits that reveal nature's secrets. The Museum is home to world-class collections of American art, African art, Classical art and Tibetan art. You'll also find the Victorian Ballantine House, a beautiful sculpture garden, schoolhouse, two museum shops and a museum café. Visit the Newark Museum for a fun and educational experience!

Branch Brook Park is distinguished by being the first county park to be opened for public use in the United States. The park is nearly 4 miles long and averages 1/4 mile in width. At 359.72 acres, it is the largest developed park in the County. You'll find a combination of open meadowland, small patches of woodland on gently rolling terrain, and more than 2,000 cherry trees that blossom during April. There is also a large lake, meandering streams, playgrounds, ballfields, basketball, tennis, horseshoes and much more.

Sports in the area include hockey, football, soccer, baseball, basketball, tennis and more.